Implants

A permanent and optimal solution for tooth loss. Are you facing issues in everyday activities such as smiling, chewing, and speaking? Restore your smile, confidence, and enhance your quality of life with carefree enjoyment of daily activities.

What are implants?

A dental implant serves as an artificial replacement for the root of a tooth, typically in the form of a screw made of titanium or zirconia ceramics. Surgically implanted into the jawbone, it acts as an anchor for a tooth crown in the case of one or more missing teeth, undoubtedly improving the quality of life.

Dental implants provide a permanent and lifelong solution with regular oral hygiene maintenance and scheduled dental check-ups.

Why are implants used?

Dental implants are typically used due to tooth loss caused by periodontitis, decayed teeth, extractions, or trauma. It is crucial to replace a lost tooth because over time, it can lead to more significant health problems.

Dental implants play a vital role in providing support for proper biting by keeping the tooth in the correct position in the jawbone. If a tooth is not replaced, the jawbone may start to deteriorate (known as the ‘resorption’ process) due to the lack of pressure and chewing function.

Additionally, if you are concerned about the appearance of your smile, it can affect your confidence and, subsequently, your quality of life. In this case as well, dental implants represent a therapeutic solution that can help you freely enjoy social interactions without holding back from laughter and relish food without experiencing pain.

Are you a candidate for implant placement?

Since bone health is a crucial prerequisite for implant placement, through 3D CBCT diagnostics, we will determine if your bone is suitable and healthy for this therapeutic procedure.

If the bone is not suitable for implant placement, a surgical procedure to implant synthetic bone material is necessary before the actual implantation.

This material contains a mineral composed of calcium and phosphates in a ratio similar to the natural bone, enabling proper fusion (‘osseointegration’) of the implant with the jawbone.

Missing one or more teeth?

Do you have irreversibly damaged teeth?

Experiencing difficulty eating and chewing?

Speech impediments due to missing teeth?

Embarrassed by your smile?

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Description of the Implantation Process

1. Step
Specialized examination and support before the procedure
Checking the condition of your teeth

Examination of the condition of your teeth and gums; if there are indications of gum or tooth disease, treatment of the existing disease will precede the implantation.

3D CBCT X-RAY

After a thorough examination, a 3D CBCT X-ray will be taken to assess the quality of your jawbone, along with a check of the anatomy of the supporting bone.

Immune system strengthening

According to the dentist’s assessment, you may receive a list of products whose role is to ensure the strengthening of the immune system, which is crucial for the proper integration of the implant into the bone.

2. Step
Implantation of implants
Short and painless

The implant is surgically inserted into the bone. Given that it is performed under local anesthesia, the procedure is completely painless and generally lasts a short time.

3. Step
Recovery after the procedure
Recovery

This is followed by a period of recovery in which the implant grows with the bone, a process that usually lasts from 2 to 6 months.

Post-operative care

Upon the dentist’s recommendation, he will receive a list of products for post-operative care.

Extension

After the assessment, an extension is installed on the implant, the role of which is support for the subsequent creation of a dental prosthesis.

4. Step
Making and installing the crown
Placing a dental crown

After joining the implant with the associated bone, a dental crown (the so-called “prosthetic superstructure” of the tooth) made according to the highest clinical standards will be placed.

1. Step
Specialized examination
2. Step
Implantation of Implants
3. Step
Recovery
4. Step
Placement of the Crown
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1. Step
Specialized examination and support before the procedure
Checking the condition of your teeth

Examination of the condition of your teeth and gums; if there are indications of gum or tooth disease, treatment of the existing disease will precede the implantation.

3D CBCT X-RAY

After a thorough examination, a 3D CBCT X-ray will be taken to assess the quality of your jawbone, along with a check of the anatomy of the supporting bone.

Immune system strengthening

According to the dentist’s assessment, you may receive a list of products whose role is to ensure the strengthening of the immune system, which is crucial for the proper integration of the implant into the bone.

2. Step
Implantation of implants
Short and painless

The implant is surgically inserted into the bone. Given that it is performed under local anesthesia, the procedure is completely painless and generally lasts a short time.

3. Step
Recovery after the procedure
Recovery

This is followed by a period of recovery in which the implant grows with the bone, a process that usually lasts from 2 to 6 months.

Post-operative care

Upon the dentist’s recommendation, he will receive a list of products for post-operative care.

Extension

After the assessment, an extension is installed on the implant, the role of which is support for the subsequent creation of a dental prosthesis.

4. Step
Making and installing the crown
Placing a dental crown

After joining the implant with the associated bone, a dental crown (the so-called “prosthetic superstructure” of the tooth) made according to the highest clinical standards will be placed.

1. Step
Specialized examination
2. Step
Implantation of Implants
3. Step
Recovery
4. Step
Placement of the Crown
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Types of procedures based on the tooth situation

If a missing tooth is not replaced, the process of bone resorption begins, leading to gum recession and shifting of neighboring and opposing teeth.

The advantage of implant placement over bridge fabrication is that this therapeutic option avoids grinding down adjacent teeth, making implant placement a “minimally invasive” method.

If several teeth are missing, implants can be placed in their positions, which can then be connected with a bridge as a prosthetic replacement.

Complete tooth loss in one or both jaws poses a challenge in modern dental medicine. Applicable therapeutic options include the so-called All on 4 and All on 6 techniques. The main advantage of these methods is that the patient has a fixed restoration in the mouth, unlike traditional solutions (dentures) that are removable.

All on 4 technique – supports for dental bridges

A technique that achieves complete dentition with 4 high-quality titanium or zirconia ceramic implants in a single visit.

It ensures the creation of a fixed hybrid bridge that allows normal function and aesthetics until the permanent solution is made (high-quality composite materials or ceramic materials with a titanium or steel alloy base).

All on 6 technique – supports for dental bridges

A technique that achieves complete dentition with 6 high-quality titanium or zirconia implants in a single visit. It ensures the creation of a temporary fixed hybrid bridge that allows normal function and aesthetics until the permanent solution is made.

After 3-6 months, the dentist creates a permanent hybrid bridge composed of a titanium or zirconia ceramic core onto which zirconia or other ceramic crowns are placed. This technique, compared to the All on 4 technique, uses an additional two dental implants for better bridge stabilization and is applied to patients with very long dental arches where placing 4 dental implants could potentially lead to the breaking of dental arches and the final prosthetic work.

You can view the cost of implant placement in our price list at this link.

In the BioDental Clinic Matković, we use implants from the manufacturers:

  • Osstem (more info on this link)
  • SDS Swiss (more info on this link)

Read the experiences of our patients, see their results after treatments in our polyclinic.

In the Polyclinic for BioDental Medicine Matković, we are ready to assist you with advice and therapy, aiming to find the most optimal solution together for you.

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